As teachers we use our voices all the time. It’s the main resource in our role. But is this as far as we go with this awareness? I know...

There are many things which can put a strain on a teacher’s vocal cords. Obvious examples include having to project voices in order to be heard and administering behaviour management. But there is an aspect of how we speak, that has an impact on the health of our vocal cords. I have often felt the stark difference between a ‘flowing’ lesson that unfolds naturally and a lesson which feels jumpy and a scramble to deliver. Am I at ease with the content that I am presenting o